Sunday, August 27, 2006
Celtic Knot
My son recently returned from a band trip to Scotland. He brought home frustrating tales of the travel snafus they encountered, a lot of pictures of castles, and even some souvenirs for the family.
I was delighted when he presented me with a silver Celtic knot necklace. It is delicate and charming in its simplicity. The necklace case included this short note of explanation:
“The designs are inspired by the Ancient Celtic and Pictish Peoples. These are rich in intricate symbolism much of which is beyond our understanding. The Eternal Knot represents a continuity of life with no beginning and no end, and an inner quest for spiritual rebirth and a pathway to the Sacred and Divine Source.”
I am curious about this short explanation. Does it imply that the intricate symbolism of the Eternal Knot is beyond our understanding because our modern intellectual capacity is more limited than the Celts and Picts, or is it merely because our knowledge of these ancient peoples’ religion is restricted?
I admit to knowing very little about the Celtic and Pictish people, other than what I read on Wikipedia. But I can certainly understand, and indeed, believe in, life as an eternal progression that has always existed in some state. I constantly strive for spirituality, and a unity with the sacred and divine. Thus I don’t feel the symbolism of the necklace is beyond my understanding, but quite the contrary, I believe its message is something I endeavor to make meaningful in my life each day.
I will wear the necklace because it is a beautiful piece of jewelry. I will wear it because it symbolizes ideas and ideals that I profess. But the main reason I will wear the necklace is because I treasure it as a gift from my son.
I was delighted when he presented me with a silver Celtic knot necklace. It is delicate and charming in its simplicity. The necklace case included this short note of explanation:
“The designs are inspired by the Ancient Celtic and Pictish Peoples. These are rich in intricate symbolism much of which is beyond our understanding. The Eternal Knot represents a continuity of life with no beginning and no end, and an inner quest for spiritual rebirth and a pathway to the Sacred and Divine Source.”
I am curious about this short explanation. Does it imply that the intricate symbolism of the Eternal Knot is beyond our understanding because our modern intellectual capacity is more limited than the Celts and Picts, or is it merely because our knowledge of these ancient peoples’ religion is restricted?
I admit to knowing very little about the Celtic and Pictish people, other than what I read on Wikipedia. But I can certainly understand, and indeed, believe in, life as an eternal progression that has always existed in some state. I constantly strive for spirituality, and a unity with the sacred and divine. Thus I don’t feel the symbolism of the necklace is beyond my understanding, but quite the contrary, I believe its message is something I endeavor to make meaningful in my life each day.
I will wear the necklace because it is a beautiful piece of jewelry. I will wear it because it symbolizes ideas and ideals that I profess. But the main reason I will wear the necklace is because I treasure it as a gift from my son.
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Very pretty! Looks like something out of Lord of the Rings. I think they meant that it was "beyond their understanding", because they didn't know enough about it. But it is certainly interesting that their beliefs share so much in common with religion today.
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